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Quality Use of Pathology

Report for Human Papilloma Virus DNA Quality assurance Pilot Studies

The project sought to establish the best material and preparation method of specimens to issue to laboratories as a means of assessing laboratory testing performance to HPV DNA. Two pilot studies were conducted with Quality Use of Pathology Program funds to ensure that changes/adjustments to the material preparation were satisfactory and appropriate for evaluating testing performance of participating laboratories using a variety of assays.

Report for Human Papillomavirus DNA Quality Assurance Pilot Studies (PDF 120 KB)
Report for Human Papillomavirus DNA Quality Assurance Pilot Studies (Online)

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